Science
‘Stem cells in hyperdrive’: Breakthrough in the hunt for a healing secret – Sydney Morning Herald
A team of Australian researchers believe they have taken a significant step towards unlocking the regenerative power of the stem cells in our bodies.
Healing a wound in a mouse is far easier than healing one in a human, and other scientists cautioned the research was a long way away from the clinic. But they agreed it took us a step closer to understanding and hopefully controlling stem cells magic.
It is a really impressive piece of work, said Mark Fear, a regenerative medicine expert based at the University of Western Australia. Having said that, if you are looking at the translation of this into humans, this is really a long way off.
The potential…
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